Polaroid izone 300 User manual

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Model: izone 300

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User Guide

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Product Overview

1. Shutter button

2. Flash

3. Viewnder

4. Power button

5. Lens

6. Self Timer LED

1. Viewnder

2. Saving LED

3. LCD screen

4. Menu / Left button

5. Down button

6. Flash / Battery charge LED

7. Capture / Playback mode button

8. LCD screen on/off button

9. Up button

10. Set / Right button

11. Reset button

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1. USB port

2. SD card slot

1. USB port

2. USB plug

Docking Station

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Table of Contents

1 Getting Started ................................................................................ 7

• Camera Package Contents............................................................ 8

• Attaching the Hand Strap............................................................. 9

• Using the Docking Station............................................................ 9

• How to Use the Tether (Optional).................................................10

• Charging the Battery...................................................................11

• Turning the Camera On and Off ...................................................15

• Reset Feature.............................................................................16

• Checking the Battery Power Level................................................16

• How to Navigate Menus ..............................................................17

2 Camera Setting ...............................................................................18

• Checking Camera Status .............................................................18

• Camera Modes .......................................................................... 20

• Drive Mode ............................................................................... 20

• Setup Menu .............................................................................. 20

• Formatting the Internal Memory.................................................. 22

• Setting the Current Date and Time ...............................................23

• Auto Power Save Setting ............................................................24

• Setting the Beep Sound On/Off ...................................................25

• Setting Frequency ......................................................................25

• Setting Display Language............................................................26

• Setting the Date Stamp On and Off..............................................27

• Resetting to Default Settings.......................................................27

• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off.......28

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3 Taking Pictures................................................................................29

• Taking a Picture..........................................................................29

• Taking a Picture with the LCD Screen Off .....................................29

• Setting Flash Mode.................................................................... 30

• Setting Self-timer .......................................................................32

• Zoom Feature............................................................................ 33

• Setting the Image Size and Quality ............................................. 34

• Setting Exposure Compensation ................................................. 36

• Setting the White Balance for Pictures .........................................37

4 Recording Video Clips ..................................................................... 38

• Recording Video Clips ................................................................ 38

• Setting Video Resolution............................................................ 39

• Setting the White Balance for Video Clips.................................... 40

5 Reviewing and Managing Pictures and Video Clips..............................41

• Reviewing the Pictures................................................................41

• Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail......................41

• Auto Play...................................................................................42

• Playing the Video Clip ................................................................ 44

• Protect or Unprotect Picture(s) or Video Clip(s)............................ 44

• Deleting Picture(s) or Video Clip(s) ............................................. 45

6 Print Settings ................................................................................. 46

• About PictBridge ....................................................................... 46

• DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ............................................... 53

7 Using SD (Secure Digital) Card .........................................................56

• Using the SD Card ......................................................................56

• To Copy Pictures and Video Clips from Internal Memory to a Memory

Card..........................................................................................59

8 Installing the Software onto a Computer........................................... 60

• Installing the Software............................................................... 60

• Software Included with Your Camera ...........................................62

• Computer System Requirements ................................................. 64

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9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips To Your Computer .................... 65

• Before You Transfer Files............................................................ 65

• Changing the Driver Type Between Mass Storage Mode and PC

Camera Mode............................................................................ 65

• Connecting to Your Computer..................................................... 66

• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips ...........................................67

10 Using the Camera as a Web Cam (PC Only)..................................... 68

• Setting up NetMeeting™ ............................................................. 68

• Start NetMeeting™..................................................................... 69

11 Troubleshooting Problems...............................................................72

12 Getting Help..................................................................................73

• Polaroid Online Services..............................................................73

• Customer Support ......................................................................73

• ArcSoft Software Help................................................................73

13 Appendix ......................................................................................74

• Technical Specications..............................................................74

• Storage Capacities .....................................................................76

• Uninstalling Polaroid izone300™ driver (PC Only)...........................79

• Camera Default Settings ............................................................ 80

• Using Your Battery .....................................................................81

• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance .................................................81

• Regulatory Information ...............................................................82

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1 Getting Started

The izone300™ camera has easy-to-use features. It has never been

easier or more enjoyable to take digital pictures. Here are a few

examples of what you can do with your camera.

• Enjoy point & shoot operation. Adjust the resolution for print

or email.

• Store pictures and video clips to the internal memory or a SD

card.

• Playback of pictures and video clips on the LCD screen or on a

computer.

• Send the pictures and video clips over the Internet to family

and friends.

• Enjoy PictBridge directly plug-and-print experience.

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• Camera Package Contents

Tether

(Optional)

USB Connector

(Optional)

Hand Strap AC Adapter

(Optional)

USB Cable

izone300™

The CD-ROM includes

Polaroid izone300™ Camera driver (PC)

izone PhotoBase (PC & Mac)

Microsoft® NetMeeting™ (PC)

Adobe® Acrobat ® Reader™ (PC & Mac)

User Guide (in PDF format)

Registration Card

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• Attaching the Hand Strap

• Using the Docking Station

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• How to Use the Tether (Optional)

A rubber tether is included in the accessory kit of the camera. It offers

a quick, simple, and secure connection between the USB connector and

the AC adapter for battery charge.

USB Connector

(Optional)

AC Adapter (Optional) Tether (Optional)

Connecting USB Connector with AC Adapter

1. Put the jack of USB connector through one ring of the tether.

2. Put the plug of AC adapter through the other ring of the tether.

3. Connect the AC adapter with the USB connector.

Electric current varies for different computers. Some computers may

not provide a sufcient charging current. For a full battery charge or

when you use the camera away from your computer, we recommend

the usage of an AC adapter (DC 5V, 500 mA, with a 3.5 x 1.35 x 9 mm

female plug, Positive Center) to charge the battery.

Visit www.polaroid.com for detailed information on an adapter.

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• Charging the Battery

There are four ways to charge the battery. Please fully charge the

battery for four hours before using the camera for the rst time after

purchase, and about three hours for subsequent recharging.

NOTE:

• It is normal for the camera to be slightly warm while charging the battery.

• Electric current varies for different computers. Some computers may not

provide a sufcient charging current. For a full battery charge or when

you use the camera away from your computer, we recommend the usage

of an AC adapter (DC 5V, 500 mA, with a 3.5 x 1.35 x 9 mm female plug,

Positive Center) to charge the battery.

Visit www.polaroid.com for detailed information on an adapter.

• For a full battery charge, we recommend turning off the camera before

charging the battery.

• To get the best performance out of the battery, it is recommended the

camera be kept charged at all times. Especially when not in use for a

period of time, like over a month or so.

• When the camera is connected to a computer, a message may prompt

for installing the camera driver. (The message window varies for different

Windows® OS) The battery can be charged without installing the driver. Click

“Cancel” to close the message window. To install the driver, please refer to

page 60 “Installing the Software onto a Computer” for further details.

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1. Using the USB cable via the computer

• Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked

on your computer.

• Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the camera.

The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the

camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when

battery is fully charged.

USB Series “Mini B” Plug connects to your

izone300™ Camera or Docking Station

USB Series “A” Plug connects to

your PC

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2. Using the USB cable via the docking station.

• Place the camera into the docking station. For further details, refer

to “Using the Docking Station” on page 9.

• Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the socket marked

on your computer.

• Plug the other end of the USB cable into the USB port on the

docking station.

The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the

camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when

battery is fully charged.

3. Using an AC adapter

If your camera comes with the USB connector and the tether, follow

method A for battery charging.

A. Using an AC adapter and a USB Connector, via the camera (optional)

• Plug the labelled end of the connector into the USB port on

the camera.

• Connect the AC adapter with the USB connector.

• Connect the adapter to the household power outlet.

The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the

camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when battery

is fully charged.

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If your camera comes with an AC adapter like the diagram below, use

method B for battery charging.

B. Using an AC adapter, via the camera (optional)

• Plug the labelled end of the AC adapter into the USB port on

the camera.

• Connect the adapter to the household power outlet.

The battery begins charging and the battery charge LED on the

camera blinks. The LED stops blinking and remains on when

battery is fully charged.

The internal battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the

case with all rechargeable batteries the actual charge held may decline

with use. Should it ever become necessary to replace the internal battery,

please visit www.polaroid.com for service instructions.

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• Turning the Camera On and Off

To turn on the camera, fully press and

hold the Power button until the LCD

Screen is activated. Press and hold the

Power button again and the camera will

power off.

NOTE:

• Make sure that the Flash / Battery charge LED remains lighted before

shooting.

• The camera is designed with an automatic power-off feature to conserve

battery life. After a specied period of inactivity, the camera automatically

powers off. Pressing the Power button can deactivate this feature and turn

on the camera again.

• An indicator appears if battery power is low. Recharge the battery

immediately.

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• Reset Feature

In the rare situation that the camera locks up (usually in a very low

power situation), we have incorporated a Reset button on the back of

the camera that allows the camera processor to be reset without losing

any images.

To use the Reset button, simply depress the Reset button gently

(holding for around 5 seconds) using a paper clip or ball point pen. The

camera will power off automatically. It is important to note that the

camera probably needs to be recharged immediately in order to avoid

locking up again.

Reset Button

• Checking the Battery Power Level

Check the battery power level before taking pictures.

Turn the camera on.

2. Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen.

Battery power is full.

Battery power is adequate.

Battery power is low.

Battery power is exhausted.

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• How to Navigate Menus

Menus are used to adjust capture and

play settings, as well as other camera

settings like the date/time and auto

power off.

Press the

button to enter the menu bar.

Press it again to exit.

2. Press the

button to select a menu item.

Press the

button to enter the submenu.

Press the

button to return to the menu

DRIVE MODE

STILL

VIDEO

3. Press the

button to select the desired

setting.

SETUP

FORMAT

DATE/TIME

AUTO OFF

BEEP

FREQUENCY

LANGUAGE

Press the

button to conrm.

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2 Camera Setting

• Checking Camera Status

Turn on the camera, view the camera LCD screen to check which

camera settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are

not displayed are not activated.

Still Image mode

Self-timer On

Digital Zoom Status

Number of remaining

pictures

Battery Level

Full

Adequate

Low

Exhausted

Capture Mode

Still Image*

Video

Image Resolution

2048 X 1536*

1600 X 1200

640 X 480

SD Card Inserted

+0.3

2048 X 1536

0007

X1.0

White Balance

Auto*

Daylight

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Flash Mode

Flash Off

Auto Flash*

Forced On

High*

Normal

Low

Quality

Exposure Compensation

Value

* Default Setting

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Video mode

X2.0

Video Mode

White Balance

For Video Clips

Auto*

Daylight

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Resolution

640 X 480*

320 X 240

Remaining Time

Recording Indicator

640 X 480

00:00:28

* Default Setting

Playback Mode

02:10

1600 x 1 200

Picture

Looked File

Play

Pause

Time

Date

Histogram

Video Clip

Video Length

07:55

08/10/04

0024-0023

07:55

08/10/04

0024-0023

File Number

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• Camera Modes

The camera has two working modes,

Capture mode and Playback mode. You

can switch between them by pressing

the Capture/Playback mode button at

the back of the camera.

Capture Mode

Under this mode, you can select the image and video settings according

to shooting preference, and take pictures and video clips under the

settings you have selected. For more details, please refer to “Taking

Pictures” on page 29 and “Recording Video Clips” on page 38.

Playback Mode

This mode allows the review or deletion of pictures and video clips from

the camera. For more details, please refer to “Reviewing and Managing

Pictures and Video Clips” on page 41.

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